How far is Lancaster, PA from Maytown, PA?
The driving distance from Lancaster, PA to Maytown, PA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Maytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Maytown.
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Start on the route
9 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto East King Street
1163 ft · 49 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Lime Street
570 ft · 27 sec · North Lime Street
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Turn left onto East Orange Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Orange Street
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto Centerville Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Centerville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 441: Columbia, Marietta
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Chickies Hill Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Chickies Hill Road
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Continue on River Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Maytown Road
3071 ft · 52 sec · Maytown Road
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Continue on South River Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South River Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Center Square
85 m · 21 sec · Center Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Maytown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 30 West
Merge slight left
6.21 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lancaster and Partly Sunny near Maytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Maytown?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Lancaster and 8.9 miles from Maytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lancaster and Partly Sunny near Maytown.
Stop Ideas Near Mountville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountville.
Mount Joy
Lancaster station
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Maytown. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.91 km).
#1 Lancaster
City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 40.0378800, -76.3055100 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maytown (-76.58219, 40.07537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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